Overview

• Demolition of the aging Ringbahnbrücke on Berlin's A100 started Friday evening, following delays to install additional static supports for safety.
• The specialized hydraulic demolition tool 'Knabberer' is being used to dismantle the structure piece by piece, supported by around-the-clock operations with 50 workers and 20 project managers on-site.
• The Westendbrücke, another deteriorated bridge on the A100, is scheduled for demolition starting Saturday, with both bridges expected to be fully dismantled by April 25, 2025.
• S-Bahn services, disrupted since March due to safety concerns under the bridges, are planned to resume on April 28, following the completion of demolition work.
• A tender process for replacement bridge designs has begun, prioritizing rapid construction and minimal disruption to public transit.